Thesis (Th. M.)--Dallas Theological Seminary, 1992. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 63-67).

Thesis (M.A.)--Brigham Young University, Dept. of Geography. / Electronic thesis. Also available in print ed.

Sacred space is that part of the total environment which is perceived as sacred by individuals and religious groups. Sacred places may be conveniently divided into five generic categories: mystical, historical, and functional sacred places; and homelands, and places connected with the future fulfillment of prophecy. Sacred places of all five types are found in Mormondom. The temples, as mystical sacred places, were the most sacred. The Sacred Grove was the most sacred historical place. Utah was the most sacred present homeland. The future City of Zion, believed by many to be built in the future in Jackson County, Missouri, was perceived to be more sacred than Utah. Yet, present-day Jackson County was one of the least sacred places.The study revealed that several major factors influence the perception of sacred places. There seems to be a direct relationship between an increase in distance from a place and an increase in the perceived sacredness of that place. In the early stages of becoming familiar with a place, a maximum of perceived sacredness for that place is reached.

This study measures risk-taking predisposition among a conservative religious population of women, in this instance Mormon women. Risk taking is defined as a recognition of some probability of negative consequences to an action, which can include the loss of a potential reward as well as a punishment. A risk-taking predisposition results when individuals are not risk aversive but, in fact, enjoy risk taking. Survey research collected at two conferences in Utah reveal the likelihood of moderate levels of rebellious and adventurous risk-taking predisposition among the over 500 Mormon women respondents. It is suggested that religious affiliation or economic and educational levels contribute to the results reported in this study. These findings illuminate the need for further research into the impact of orthodoxy and education in predisposition to risk taking particularly in regard to health and environmental choices.

Thesis (M.A.)--B.Y.U. Dept. of Church History and Doctrine.

Thesis (M.A.)--Brigham Young University, Dept. of Church History and Doctrine.

Thesis (M.R.E.)--B.Y.U. Dept. of Religious Instruction.

Thesis (M.A.)--Brigham Young University. Dept. of History. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 181-184).

Thesis (M.A.)--B.Y.U. Dept. of Communications.

Thesis (M.A.)--B.Y.U. Dept. of Communications. / Electronic thesis. Also available in print ed.